US Bridges

US 54 E over Halifax Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 11 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 33

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Halifax Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 54 E over Halifax Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,634 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,473 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesHalifax Br
LocationS 11 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60953, -92.14141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,634 (2024)
Projected traffic71,473 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Halifax Br built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 54 E over Halifax Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Halifax Br carry?

About 38,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Halifax Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 54 E over Halifax Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.